The Vintage Contessa & Times Past

The Vintage Contessa & Times Past Your friend who scours the globe for authentic luxury, preowned bags, watches & jewelry. Our vintage WE ARE OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY - Please call 713-977-7296!

Vintage Contessa & Times Past is an internationally respected showroom based in Houston, Texas, with a website catering to global collectors of estate jewelry, fine watches, designer handbags and accessories, GIA diamonds, rare coins, and antiquities. Owners Donae and Rob Chramosta are a dynamic husband and wife team. They scour the globe in the quest to purchase the finest authentic pieces from t

he likes of Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Hermes, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Follow us on Instagram at & Pinterest at The Vintage Contessa

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Forte dei Marmi has held a special place in our hearts for many years, and every time we return, it feels a little like ...
06/15/2026

Forte dei Marmi has held a special place in our hearts for many years, and every time we return, it feels a little like coming home. 🇮🇹

From morning cappuccinos and seaside strolls to long dinners with family, this little corner of Italy never loses its magic. 🪄 Sharing it with Rob and Bella makes it even sweeter.

Some places you visit once… and some places become part of your story. Forte dei Marmi will always be one of ours. ❤️✨

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

We made it to Italy… and back to a place that holds so many memories. 🇮🇹✨Long before Forte dei Marmi became one of my fa...
06/13/2026

We made it to Italy… and back to a place that holds so many memories. 🇮🇹✨

Long before Forte dei Marmi became one of my favorite places to vacation, it was a destination for business. In the 1990s, I first began coming here to source marble for our family business, thanks to its proximity to Carrara and its world-famous stone.

Decades later, I still find myself drawn back to this little corner of Tuscany. Only now, the days are filled with family dinners, seaside strolls, and, of course, hunting for treasures and inspiration for our own business.

Funny how life comes full circle. What once started with marble has become memories… and perhaps a little shopping along the way. 😉

Buona sera from one of my favorite places in the world. 🤍🇮🇹

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

06/11/2026

POV: Your wife just wants to grab a coffee together in Paris… ☕️💕
The coffee? 📍Chanel, naturellement. 😂

Poor Rob thought we were headed to a charming little café with croissants and a view. Instead, he found himself accompanying the Contessa on a very important mission. 🇫🇷🖤

After all, shopping in Paris isn't just an activity… it's a cultural experience. And one must stay hydrated—with water, espresso and a little Chanel. ☕️👜

Who else believes a cappuccino pairs beautifully with a new handbag? 😉

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

06/10/2026

Live from France, it’s ! 🇫🇷⏰

While Rob is busy showing off a fabulous Rolex Bamford Daytona, the Contessa has been doing what she does best… unboxing treasures! ✨🖤💚

So far, Paris has delivered:
🖤 A dark gray crocodile-embossed calfskin Chanel flap
💚 A green crocodile-embossed calfskin Chanel vanity

And if you’ve been following the latest Chanel buzz, you already know these matte embossed croc pieces are the talk of the season. Fresh from the Métiers d’Art 2026 and Spring/Summer 2026 deliveries, collectors are swooning over these rich, exotic-looking bags — all the glamour of exotic skin without the exotic skin.

As for who had the better shopping day… we’ll let you decide. 😉🇫🇷✨

Until next Wednesday, the Contessa will be keeping one eye on the Chanel boutiques… and one eye on Rob. 💋⌚👜


We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

06/09/2026

🎶 Ladies and gentlemen… welcome to Paris! 🇫🇷✨

One of the highlights of our trip so far… lunch with a view of the Eiffel Tower and a fabulous birthday celebration for Rob and Bella at Perruche, complete with sparklers, chocolate, and plenty of laughter. ✨🥂🎂

Celebrating my two favorite birthday stars in the City of Light? C’est magnifique! 🇫🇷❤️

Now if this is how birthdays are celebrated in Paris, I may insist we do this every year✨

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

06/07/2026

And just like that, we made it to the City of Light... minus our luggage. 😅✈️

But apparently Paris is smaller than we thought because within hours of landing, who do we run into on the streets of Paris but our fabulous friend ! What are the chances? 🇫🇷✨

No suitcases, no problem. We have champagne, good friends, and Paris. The rest will sort itself out.

Now if our luggage could have the same sense of direction as we do... 🍾🧳😂

We sell authenticated luxury products independently and are not affiliated, associated, or connected with any brands or companies of such products. 100% authenticity guaranteed or your money back.

06/07/2026

My love language? ✈️ Plane tickets.

And lucky for me, Rob speaks it fluently. ❤️

We’re officially wheels up and headed to Paris for a little summer adventure filled with café terraces, fabulous fashion, too many croissants, and hopefully no checked luggage disasters. 🇫🇷🥐

Don’t worry—the store is in excellent hands while we’re away, and we’ll be bringing you along for all the European fun (and shopping inspiration) from across the pond.

Next stop: Paris. ✨

Tell me—what’s YOUR love languag

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